Generac Power Systems Expands Recall of Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Hazard; Includes Additional Models
Recall date: 2026-05-14 · CPSC Recall No. 26494 · Source: U.S. CPSC
⚠ Safety recall: The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to carbon monoxide poisoning, if the unit is in a confined space.
What is being recalled
This recall involves certain Generac brand electric start pressure washers with model number G0089111, G0088941, G0088951 and DR Power brand electric start pressure washer with model number DPW3109DEN. The pressure washers have an electric start/stop button for the unit's gasoline-powered engines, as well as a rechargeable battery used to power the button. Model and serial numbers are printed on a label located on the product's frame. Consumers can check specific unit type, model number and serial number location information at https://www.generac.com/support/product-info-user-manuals by clicking on "Pressure Washers" at the bottom of the page.
Units: About 16,260 (Generac Power Systems previously recalled 53,000 units on April 28, 2022) (In addition, about 120 were sold in Canada)
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washer and contact Generac to arrange for a free repair at your dealer's location. The pressure washer can still be used with the battery removed by using the pull-start option to start the unit.
Contact: Generac Power Systems toll-free at 800-396-9047 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.generac.com and click on "Important Recall Information" at the bottom of the page or go to https://www.generac.com/about/recalls/pressure-washer for more information.
Where it was sold
Major home improvement and hardware stores online and nationwide including Menards, Home Depot, and Amazon from November 2021 through February 2026 for between $500 and $590.
Reported incidents
The firm has received six reports of the pressure washers self-starting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Full official details, model numbers, and photos are on the CPSC recall notice.
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